Section 17A
of Forest Rules 1969 Reprinted 1995
Section 17A
Notwithstanding the terms and conditions of any licence or licence agreement, it shall be the obligation of every holder of a licence or licence agreement to ensure that no timber taken from the area under his licence or licence agreement shall be transported by sea out of the State except by vessels duly approved by the Minister or any person authorised by him in that behalf.
stop at any time or place if called upon to do so by any forest officer,
Police Officer or Custom Officer;
render such assistance as may be necessary to enable the adequate examination and measurement of such produce by such officer.
If there is any reason to believe that money is payable to Government in respect of any forest produce in transit it may be detained at a checking station or such other place as the detaining officer may direct until such money has been paid or until enquiry regarding its origin has been made.
Except with the permission in writing of the District Forest Officer, no forest produce shall be moved within the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this rule shall be guilty of an offence.